Educational Sign Language Interpreter - Mount Prospect, Illinois

ProCare Therapy; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing

Meals/incidentals

Job summary

ProCare Therapy seeks a skilled Sign Language Interpreter to support Deaf or Hard of Hearing students this school year. The contract runs from August 19, 2026 through early June 2027 in the northwest suburbs near Mount Prospect, IL, offering a meaningful role in inclusive education across classrooms and school events.

You will interpret English to ASL in academic settings, collaborate with teachers and families, and participate in IEP meetings while ensuring confidentiality and professional

Qualifications

• ASL proficiency required.
• Experience interpreting in K-12 settings preferred.
• Certification as Sign Language Interpreter (EIPA, RID, or NIC) required.
• Ability to interpret academic content and classroom communication.

Responsibilities

• Interpret between spoken English and ASL during classroom instruction, assemblies, and school events.
• Support students' communication needs in academic and extracurricular activities.
• Collaborate with staff to tailor interpreting services for individual student needs.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethics in educational interpreting; participate in IEP meetings as needed.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Interpreting in classroom

Collaboration with teachers

Education

National or state certification as a Sign Language Interpreter (EIPA, RID, or NIC)

Job description

Make a real impact this school year by supporting students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing as a skilled Sign Language Interpreter. This contract opportunity spans the academic year, starting August 19, 2026, and continuing through early June 2027, with an end date based on school assignment. Located in the welcoming northwest suburbs near Mount Prospect, this position is ideal for professionals passionate about fostering inclusive education.

Qualifications & Desired Experience:

• National or state certification as a Sign Language Interpreter (such as EIPA, RID, or NIC)
• Demonstrated experience working in K-12 educational settings
• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL)
• Ability to effectively interpret academic content and classroom communication
• Flexibility to adapt to changing student or school needs
• Strong collaboration skills for working with teachers, staff, and families

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate and clear interpretation between spoken English and American Sign Language during classroom instruction, assemblies, and school events
• Support students communication needs in academic, social, and extracurricular activities
• Collaborate with educational staff to tailor interpreting services for individual student needs
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all ethical standards in educational interpreting
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to the student support team as needed

What Awaits You:

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in students educational journeys
• A dynamic contract role supporting a diverse student population
• Professional development and networking opportunities with other interpreters and educators

Compensation for this position ranges from $23.39 to $53.39. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.